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Body Armor Dude Perfect Sour Apple
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Body Armor Dude Perfect Sour Apple

BODYARMOR
16 foz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
0g
Protein
25g
Sugars
30mg
Sodium
65
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Body Armor Dude Perfect Sour Apple is a brightly packaged, limited-edition sports drink that sits in the refrigerated beverage aisle or the sports-drink section of grocery stores — often shelved near coconut water, electrolyte drinks, bottled water and ready-to-drink sports beverages. The 16 fl oz clear PET bottle with a colorful Dude Perfect label reads as youth-oriented and energetic, catching the eye of teens, families and active adults. This product fits occasions like post-game cooldowns, pool days, and on-the-go errands: shoppers grab it after workouts, for weekend outdoor activities, or to toss in a gym bag or cooler. Brand positioning leans into influencer culture — a crossover between BODYARMOR’s hydration positioning and Dude Perfect’s stunt-and-family-friendly audience — marketing toward sporty, social-media-savvy teens and parents who want a kid-appealing flavor with “better-for-you” cues. Label characteristics include health-halo claims such as “naturally sweetened,” “no artificial sweeteners, flavors, or dyes,” added electrolytes and vitamins, and mention of coconut water; there is no organic certification. In plain terms, it’s a processed sports beverage made from filtered water, sweeteners, coconut water concentrate, vitamins and stabilizers. Sensory details: a tangy, candy-like sour apple flavor with a pronounced sweetness, mildly viscous mouthfeel from gum arabic and ester gum, and a chilled, refreshing finish; served straight from the bottle or over ice as a quick, ritualized pick-me-up during practice, road trips, or backyard games. The overall story is convenience-forward hydration wrapped in influencer-led, family-friendly branding.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium30mg1%
Total Carbohydrate25g9%
Total Sugars25g
Added Sugars23g46%
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Filtered, Water,, Cane, Sugar,, Coconut, Water, Concentrate,, Citric, Acid,, Electrolyte, Blend, (Dipotassium, Phosphate,, Magnesium, Oxide,, Zinc, Oxide),, Vitamins, (Ascorbic, Acid, [Vitamin, C],, Calcium, D-Pantothenate, [Vitamin, B5],, Niacinamide, [Vitamin, B3],, Alpha-Tocopheryl, Acetate, [Vitamin, E],, Pyridoxine, Hydrochloride, [Vitamin, B6],, Vitamin, A, Palmitate, [Vitamin, A],, Folic, Acid, [Vitamin, B9],, Cyanocobalamin, [Vitamin, B12]),, Gum, Arabic,, Natural, Green, Apple, Flavor, With, Other, Natural, Flavors,, Ester, Gum,, Steviol, Glycosides, (Stevia, Sweetener)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Ester Gum - Processed emulsifier
No Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (gum arabic, ester gum, electrolyte salts, isolated vitamins, natural flavors, steviol glycosides) and is a formulated ready-to-drink beverage, fitting the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category.

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Common Questions about Body Armor Dude Perfect Sour Apple

The term 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? This drink packs in 110 calories and a solid electrolyte blend, which can be great for hydration, especially after a workout. However, it does have 25 grams of sugar, mostly from cane sugar and natural flavors, so it's definitely more of a treat than a health food. Think of it as a fun way to hydrate rather than a daily go-to.

Perfect For

post-workout
game-day-prep
road-trip

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